4hL DIOCESE OF RALEIGH. NORMS AND GuIDELINEs FOR THE AND EASTER TIME LENT, SAcRED PAsCHAL TRIDuuM,

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1 A 4hL 4 + LENT, DIOCESE OF RALEIGH NORMS AND GuIDELINEs FOR THE AND EASTER TIME SAcRED PAsCHAL TRIDuuM, 2014 For by your gracious gift each year, your faithful await the sacred paschal feasts with the joy of minds made pure, so that, more eagerly intent on prayer and on the works of charity, and participating in the mysteries by which we have been reborn, they may be led to the fullness of grace that you bestow on your sons and daughters. Preface I of Lent The annual observance of Lent is the special season for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter. Through its twofold theme of repentance and Baptism, the season of Lent disposes both the Catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Catechumens are led to the Sacraments of Initiation by means of the Rite of Election, the Scrutinies, and catechesis. The faithful, listening more intently to the Word of God and devoting themselves to prayer, are prepared through a spirit of repentance to renew their Baptismal Promises. (Ceremonial of Bishops, 249) Nowvis FOR FAsTING AND ABsTINENcE Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014, and Good Friday, April 18, 2014, are days of fasting and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, Church law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the Parish Priest should be consulted. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and Catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Initiation into the Church or the renewal of Baptism Promises at Easter. 1

2 El miércoles de ceniza, 5 de marzo del 2014, y el viemes Santo, 18 de abril del 2014, son dfas de abstinencia y de ayuno. Tarnbién deben abstenerse los viernes durante la Cuaresma. Todas las personas a partir de los 18 años de edad y los que no hayan cumplido los 59 años de edad, deben ayunar. Se permite corner una vez durante el dfa de ayuno, aunque también pueden corner dos veces para mantener la energia, segiin la necesidad de cada individuo. Sin embargo, estas dos comidas no deben igualar a la cantidad de una comida cornpleta. No se puede corner entre comidas, pero esta permitido tomar liquido, incluyendo leche yjugos. La abstinencia se debe cumplir desde los 14 anos de edad en adelante. En los dias de abstinencia, no se debe corner came, aunque si la salud o la habilidad para cumplir su trabajo se ye seriamente afectado, la ley no lo obliga. Si tiene alguna duda sobre la práctica del ayuno o de la abstinencia, consulte al Sacerdote de su parroquia. El ayuno, la limosna y la oracion, son las tres disciplinas tradicionales durante la Cuaresma. Los feligreses y los catecürnenos deben realizar estas prácticas con seriedad en espfritu de penitencia y en preparacion para la Iniciación a la Iglesia o para la renovación de las prornesas Bautisrnales durante la Sernana Santa. THE RITES AND SAcRAMENTAi LIFE DURiNG LENT AND EAsTER TIME Celebrations during Lent The Sundays of Lent take precedence over all Solemnities and Feasts. Solemnities occurring on these Sundays are observed on the preceding Saturday. The weekdays of Lent have precedence over obligatory Memorials. Daily Mass should be made more available to the faithful. Whenever possible, the Bishop asks that additional daily Masses, to include Saturday, should be added to the parish s schedule in order to afford the faithful more opportunities to deepen their preparation for the Sacred Triduum and Easter Time. Devotional exercises which are traditionally associated with Lent are to be strongly encouraged. Stations of the Cross should be prayed communally, particularly on each Friday of Lent, to foster the preparation of the faithful for the celebration of Easter. The Stations of the Cross is an ancient and venerable devotion which is designed to foster a devotion to and meditation on the mystery of the Passion of Christ. As commendable as such a devotion may be, it can never fulfill the purpose of Eucharistic adoration, that is to draw us more deeply into the mystery of Christ s presence in the Holy Eucharist. Therefore, neither the Stations of the Cross nor any other devotion should be prayed during exposition of the Eucharist. Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction are no longer considered devotions; but, rather they are a part of the Church s official liturgy. Whereas in the past benediction was frequently added on to 2

3 the end of another service or devotion, this is no longer permitted. Eucharistic exposition and Benediction is a complete liturgical service in its own right and is to be celebrated as such. Accordingly, parishes should offer more opportunities for communal prayer for the faithful, i.e., a Lenten Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, evening(s) of reflection, parish soup suppers, etc. The Sacraments of Initiation Lent is oriented towards the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter; and, care must be taken to maintain this central focus. Honoring the most ancient of customs, it is preferable that the Baptism of infants not take place during Lent except in the case of emergency. Infant Baptisms during Easter Time follow the traditional custom of the Church. As such, the reception of First Holy Communion of the Holy Eucharist is to be rare and only by exception during Lent, but most appropriate during Easter Time. The Rite of Election is a celebration of the Diocesan Church. Due to limited space and increasing numbers of catechumens, candidates, godparents, sponsors, families, and members of the faithful, it is necessary to have multiple celebrations of the Rite. The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion will be celebrated regionally. To provide for a fuller celebration for those catechumens and candidates whose native language is Spanish, there will be two celebrations of the Combined Rite in Spanish. The Rite of Sending for Election should be celebrated in Parishes at which the names of the catechumens are inscribed in the Book of the Elect prior to the Rite of Election. (RCIA, ) The Rite of Election will be celebrated in the Diocese of Raleigh as follows: DATE LocATioN IiNii March March March 9th 9th March 16 March March th th 16 th 16 Saint Thomas More Parish, Chapel Hill Saint Peter Parish, Greenville 4:00pm 4:00pm PRESIDER Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge Rev. Msgr. David D. Brockman, V.G. Saint Mary of the 4:00pm Very Rev. James F. Angels Parish, SPANISH Garneau, V.F. Mt. Olive Sacred Heart 4:00pm Most Rev. Michael F. Parish, Pinehurst Burbidge Basilica of 4:00pm Rev. Msgr. David D. Saint Mary, Brockman, V.G. Wilmington Sacred Heart 4:00pm Very Reverend Cathedral, SPANISH Carlos Arce, V.E. Raleigh 3

4 In addition, the Penitential Rite for baptized Candidates preparing for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist may be celebrated on the Second Sunday of Lent, March 16, (RCIA, ) The Masses for the Celebration of the Scrutinies are included in the Ritual Masses section of the Roman Missal (pp ). They are to be celebrated on the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent whenever possible. If the Scrutinies cannot be celebrated on these Sundays for pastoral reasons, other appropriate Lenten weekdays may be chosen. The Gospels of the Samaritan Women, the Man Born Blind, and the Resurrection of Lazarus are proclaimed on the respective celebration of the Scrutinies. The Sacrament of Penance The Diocese of Raleigh, in keeping with the custom of the universal Church, has a laudable tradition during Lent of paying particular attention to the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance, providing for the celebration of the Sacrament, individually and communally with individual confession, penance and reception of absolution. The faithful should be clearly and positively encouraged to receive this sacrament during Lent. Pastors should devote themselves to the ministry of reconciliation and provide sufficient time for the faithful to avail themselves of this Sacrament in the parish. The faithful should celebrate the Sacrament of Penance before the Sacred Triduum begins. Schedules for confessions should be arranged in each parish to provide ample opportunities for the faithful to receive the grace that the Sacrament of Penance holds for them. In addition to an increased opportunity for Confession in the Parish, the Rite of Reconciliation of Several Penitents with Individual Confession and Absolution (communal penance service) should be offered in each parish of the Deanery so that the faithful may have ample opportunity to be reconciled with God and their neighbor and so be able to celebrate the paschal mystery with renewed hearts. (RP, 13) Efforts should be made to educate the faithful and plan accordingly. A sample Communal Penance Service for Lent is available from the Office of Divine Worship on the Diocesan Website. Funeral Liturgies during Lent and the Paschal Triduum Good liturgical practice suggests reflecting the liturgical season in the choice of music and scripture. Lent may also reflect a change in the color of vesture and employ the option to use purple. (OCF, 39) On Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, a Funeral Mass may not be celebrated. On these days the body of the deceased may be brought into the Church for a Funeral Liturgy outside Mass using the Order of Christian Funerals, Part I, Chapter 4. A Funeral Mass for the deceased should be offered as soon as is convenient after Easter Sunday. (OCF, ) Marriage during the Season of Lent Marriages during Lent are not to be encouraged. However, if for pastoral reasons, a marriage does take place, there should be marked moderation in festivity. Couples should be instructed to use restraint when it comes to flowers in the Sanctuary. (CB, 252) 4

5 The celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage and the Convalidation of a civil marriage are discouraged on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and not permitted on Holy Saturday. Communion for the Sick and Viaticam The Distribution of Holy Communion outside of the Liturgy of the Sacred Triduum, except to the sick, is prohibited on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Holy Communion may be brought to the sick on all days except Holy Saturday. On Holy Saturday, Communion may be given only as Viaticum. OTIWR CoNsIDE1T1oNs During Lent, it is not permitted to decorate the altar with flowers. The Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday), Solemnities and Feasts are exceptions to this rule. On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, rose-colored sacred vesture may be used. (CB, 252) Holy Water should remain available in the fonts at the doors of the Church as well as for the Sacrament of Baptism when appropriate, throughout the Season of Lent. The practice of replacing Holy Water in the fonts with sand is prohibited. Crosses and crucifixes in the church are to be removed, if possible, after the stripping of the altar on Holy Thursday. If they cannot be removed they are to be veiled. (RM Thursday of the Lord s Supper 41) Music instruments ordinarily may be played only to give necessary support to the singing. Likewise, music should be chosen keeping in mind the penitential character of Lent and with the spirit of the season and its liturgical texts. From Ash Wednesday until the Easter Vigil, the Alleluia is to be omitted in all celebrations, even on Solemnities and Feasts. Encouragement is to be given to pray for the repentance and conversion of sinners; and, this intention should be included each week in the Prayer of the Faithful. Ash Wednesday: March 5, 2014 PARTICULAR LITURGIES DURING LENT THE SACRED PAscHAL TRIDuuM AND EASTER TIME The blessing and distribution of ashes may take place either at a celebration of the Liturgy of the Mass or at a Liturgy of the Word. The blessing and distribution of Ashes follows the Homily. The Penitential Act is omitted. Ordinarily ashes are distributed by Priests and Deacons. However, in parishes where there is a large number of the faithful present, others may assist the Priest and Deacon in the distribution of ashes. Ashes should be taken to the home-bound and those in nursing homes by those who regularly minister to them. 5

6 Formula for the imposition of ashes: Remember you Repent, and believe in the Gospel. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: April 13, 2014 are dust and to dust you shall return. On this day the Church remembers Christ s entrance into Jerusalem to accomplish the Paschal Mystery. The commemoration on this day with the blessing and the procession of Palms is not just a historical re-enactment of Jesus entry into Jerusalem but a ritual action that marks our entry into Holy Week. Three options are given in the Roman Missal for the beginning of the Sacred Liturgy on this day: the Procession, the Solemn Entrance, and the Simple Entrance. The Solemn Entrance, not the Procession, may be repeated before other Masses that are usually celebrated with a large gathering of the faithful. Masses beginning with either the Procession or the Solemn Entrance omit the Penitential Act. The Passion proclaimed on this day is essential to the Sacred Liturgy and cannot be omitted. The narrative of the Lord s passion is read without candles or incense, with no greeting or signing of the Book. It is read by a Deacon, or when there is no Deacon by a Priest. It may also be read by readers, with the part of Christ reserved to the Priest. Care should be taken that the Proclamation of the Passion does not become a reenactment or historical drama. For the spiritual good of the faithful the Passion should be proclaimed in its entirety. The First and Second Readings and the Responsorial Psalm should not be omitted. but or The Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15,2014, at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in Cary at 2:00pm, with the Procession beginning at 1:45pm. No other liturgies should be scheduled in the Diocese at this time. Pastors and Pastoral Administrators are directed to invite their parishioners, as well as members of the various ministries in the parish, to this celebration of the Diocesan Church. The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in every Diocese. It is one of the most solemn and important liturgies of our Church. During the Mass, the Bishop blesses the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and consecrates the Sacred Chrism. This Chrism Mass also celebrates the ministry of priests. They are invited to publicly renew their priestly promises and are given the prayers and support of the people of the Diocese, represented in the faithful who have gathered for the Chrism Mass. The Sacramental Life of the Diocese is celebrated in its fullness at the Chrism Mass. It is appropriate that the Holy Oils blessed at the Chrism Mass be presented to and received by the parish community, usually at the Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday. 6

7 The The Sacred Paschal Triduum In the Sacred Triduum, the Church solemnly celebrates the greatest mysteries of our redemption, keeping by means of special celebrations the memorial of her Lord, crucified, buried, and risen. (RM, 1 Sacred Paschal Triduum) Special care should be given in encouraging the faithful to participate in all three days of the Triduum. Thursday of the Lord s Supper (Holy Thursday): April Lent ends with the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the Mass of the Lord s Supper. Careful attention should be given to what is celebrated in this Mass: the institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the Priesthood and the Mandatum, the Lord s command to love through the service of others. Communion under both species is especially encouraged on this day. The tabernacle should be entirely empty; but a sufficient amount of bread should be consecrated in this Mass for Holy Communion on this and the following day. Please note that on Holy Thursday the only Mass permitted is the Mass of the Lord s Supper. In the case of a genuine necessity, the Diocesan Bishop may permit a second Mass of the Lord s Supper or a Mass in the morning for those who are unable to participate in the evening Mass. Permission for these Masses must be obtained the Office of the Bishop. Any such to April 1, through request must be sent to the Office of the Bishop prior It is appropriate that the Holy Oils and Sacred Chrism blessed and consecrated at the Chrism Mass be received in the parish. The reception of the Holy Oils and the Sacred Chrism may take place either before the celebration of the Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper or at another time that seems more appropriate. The proper rubrics and prayers for the presentation of the Holy Oils and Sacred Chrism will be provided with the oils at the Chrism Mass and is available on the Diocesan Office of Divine Worship website. The Washing of Feet ritual (Mandatum) is optional; however parishes are strongly encouraged to include the ritual in the celebration of the Mass of the Lord s Supper. Those whose feet are to be washed should represent a cross-section of the parish. The number is traditionally twelve, though there is no exact requirement. Following the Prayer after Communion, the Holy Eucharist is transferred to an Altar or Place of Repose. This may be the Tabernacle regularly used for reservation if it is in a separate Chapel or an area removed from the Sanctuary. The Altar or Place of Repose should be decorated simply. The Blessed Sacrament is not to be exposed in a Monstrance. The faithful should be encouraged to spend some time in adoration throughout the remainder of the evening until Midnight. After Midnight, there is no adoration. (CL, 55 and 56) It is not permitted to reserve the Precious - Bloodfor adoration on Holy Thursday andfor distribution on Good Friday. (CN, 30) 7

8 At an appropriate time, the Altar is stripped, and whenever possible the crosses and crucifixes in the Church are removed. Any crosses that remain should be covered. Votive Candles should not be lit before the images of Saints. (CL, 57) Holy water should be removed from all fonts. They are refilled with the Easter water blessed at the Easter Vigil. If the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on the following day does not take place in the same church, the Mass is concluded in the usual way without a procession or reposition. The Blessed Sacrament is placed in the tabernacle. Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday): April 18, 2014 The order for the Solemn Celebration of the Lord s Passion, the Liturgy of the Word, the Solemn Intercessions, the Adoration of the Holy Cross and Holy Communion, stems from an ancient tradition of the Church and should be observed faithfully. The Paschal Fast should be kept from Friday of the Lord s Passion and, when appropriate, prolonged also through Holy Saturday as a way of coming, with spirit uplifted, to the joys of the Lord s Resurrection. The Liturgy of the Hours, particularly Morning Prayer, is encouraged among the faithful. The celebration of the Lord s Passion should take place or 3:00pm. If pastoral need dictates, this celebration may take place later in the day. Only one celebration is ideal. if the size or nature of the parish community indicates a pastoral need for an additional celebration, the service may be repeated later. However, it may not be celebrated in the absence of a priest. at about The Readings are to be proclaimed in their entirety. The Passion is to be read in the prescribed way, previously outlined for Palm Sunday. The Solemn Tiitercessions are to follow the form and text as found in the Roman Missal. Every encouragement is given to the intercessions being sung. The faithful may remain standing or kneeling throughout the entire time of the prayers. During the Adoration of the Cross, only one cross is to be used for adoration. If, because of the large number of people, it is not possible for all to approach individually, the priest, after some have adored, takes the cross and standing in the middle of the sanctuary, invites the faithful gathered to adore the Holy Cross and elevates it for a short time for the faithful to adore in silence. When adoration has been concluded, the Cross is placed at the altar with two to four candles around it. After the Dismissal, the ministers genuflect to the Cross and depart in silence. After the celebration, the altar is stripped but the Cross and candles remain so that the faithful may venerate it and spend some time in adoration. Evening Prayer is not celebrated by those who have been present at the Solemn Celebration of the Lord s Passion. 8

9 Holy Saturday: April 19,2014 The Liturgy of the Hours, particularly Morning Prayer, is encouraged among the faithful. The celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage is not permitted, as is also the celebration of other sacraments, except those of Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Easter Sunday of the Lord s Resurrection The Easter Vigil in Holy Night Today is the day ofeasterjoy! May the Risen Lord breathe on our minds and open our eyes that we may know him in the breaking of the bread, andfollow him in his risen life. The Mass of the Vigil is celebrated through four parts: the Lucernarium and Easter Proclamation; the Liturgy of the Word; the Baptismal Liturgy; and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Vigil is celebrated in its entirety. It is encouraged that Communion be offered under both species. The entire celebration of the Vigil must take place at night, that is, it should begin after nightfall. The Easter Vigil should begin at a time that allows for the Easter Fire to break the darkness of night. This rule is to be taken according to its strictest sense. Sunset occurs at 7:50pm EDT on April 19, Therefore, for parishes in the Diocese of Raleigh, the Easter Vigil may not be scheduled before 8:30pm. The Easter Vigil is not to be celebrated at the time of day that the anticipated Sunday Mass on Saturday, ordinarily takes place. Questions on scheduling and multiple celebrations should be directed to the Office of Divine Worship. The Paschal Candle must be made of wax, not be artificial, be renewed each year, be only one in number, and be of sufficiently large size, so that it may evoke the truth that Christ is the light of the world (CL, 82). The Paschal Candle is lighted for all liturgies during the Easter Season. (CB, 372) The preparation rites of the Paschal Candle are not optional and must be included in the celebration. To accommodate parishes that have mission churches where the Vigil is not celebrated, the Secretariat of the Committee on Divine Worship of the USCCB suggests that Paschal Candles prepared beforehand could be present at the church where the Vigil is celebrated and blessed alongside the principal Paschal Candle. As the candles are lit throughout the church, the Candle could be lit and held by a representative of the mission church who will take it to the church for Mass on Easter Sunday. It should be carried lit in the Entrance Procession of the first Mass at each church and put in a place in the sanctuary. The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) is sung by the Deacon, in the absence of a Deacon, by the Priest Celebrant or another concelebrating Priest, or if necessary a lay Cantor. 9

10 For the Easter Vigil, the mother of all Vigils, nine Readings are provided, seven from the Old Testament, and two from the New Testament, all of which should be read whenever this can be done, so that the character of the Vigil, which demands an extended period of time, may be preserved. The reading of the Word of God is a fundamental part of the Easter Vigil; however, for serious pastoral considerations, fewer Readings may be chosen. There should be at least three Readings from the Old Testament, taken from the Law and the Prophets. The Reading from Exodus with its canticle must never be omitted. With the exception noted above, any of the Responsorial Psalms may be replaced by a period of sacred silence. The parts unique to the Vigil which should always be sung are the acclamations during the Procession with the Paschal Candle; Easter Proclamation; the responsorial alleluia after the Epistle; the Litany of the Saints; and, the acclamation after the Blessing of the Easter Water. In addition to Eucharistic Acciamations which are ordinarily sung, the Gloria should be sung, rather than just being said, because of the nature of the festiveness of the Vigil. The priest celebrant solemnly intones the Alleluia three times raising his voice a step each time before the Gospel. If necessary, the psalmist intones the Alleluia in the same manner. Adults (and children of catechetical age) receiving the Sacrament of Baptism or brought into full communion in the Church during the Easter Vigil (RCIA, ) must be confirmed by the Priest Celebrant. (RCIA, 588) Although baptized Catholics who have not yet been confirmed have been included in the parish RCIA, they should not be included in the celebration of the Rites of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Priests of the Diocese do not have the faculty to the Sacrament of Confirmation to baptized Catholics completing their initiation in the Church. The Bishop reserves to himself the faculty to administer this sacrament. (Code of Canon Law, 883). Delegation for the faculty to confirm may be obtained by written petition from Bishop Burbidge, stating the name of the candidate, the pastoral reason for the petition and the date of the proposed confirmation. Note adult Catholics seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation should always be encouraged first to celebrate the sacrament at the annual Diocesan Adult Confirmation Mass. For more information, contact the Office of Divine Worship. administer For questions about the faculty to confirm, Office of the Vicar General. or who is to be conflrme4 should be directed to the Easter Sunday of the Lord s Resurrection Mass during the Day: April 20, 2014 The holy water fonts at the entrance to the church should be filled with the Easter Water blessed at the Easter Vigil. 10

11 On Easter Sunday (Victimae paschali laudes) and Pentecost Sunday (Veni Sancte Spiritus), the Sequence is required and isg before the Alleluia. (STFL, 165) The Sequence may be sung by all together, or alternating between the congregation and cantor/choir, or by the choir or cantor alone. (STTL, 166) The Double Alleluia is added to the Dismissal Rite for Masses during the Octave of Easter and on Pentecost Sunday. (CB, 373) At all Masses on Easter Sunday, the Renewal of Baptismal Promises and its accompanying Rite of Sprinkling of Water takes place after the Homily and replaces the Creed. Easter Time The fifty days from Easter Sunday (April 20, 2014) to Pentecost (June 8, 2014), audibly and visually, are to be celebrated with a particular joy and exultation at the gift of the Resurrection. They are celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better, as one great Sunday. These above all others are the days for the singing of the Alleluia. (GIRM, 22) The first eight days of the Easter Season are the Octave of Easter and are celebrated as Solemnities of the Lord and as Easter Day. (CB, 371 and 373) During the Easter Season the Rite ofblessing and Sprinkling of Water may replace the Penitential Act. (GIRM, Appendix II) Throughout the Easter season the Neophytes, those who were baptized at the Easter Vigil, should be assigned their own special place among the faithful. Tntercession should be made in the Eucharistic Prayer for the newly baptized during the Easter Octave. Infant baptisms fittingly are celebrated on any Sunday of the Easter Season, including Pentecost Sunday. It is also appropriate that children receive First Communion on one or other of the Sundays of Easter. The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: June L 2014 In the Province of Atlanta, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord has been transferred to Sunday and will be celebrated on Sunday June 1, The Solemnity of Pentecost: June 8, 2014 The Vigil Mass is celebrated on Saturday evening. The Roman Missal now provides for an extended Vigil with six Readings. Four Readings are proclaimed with their psalms and prayers after the Penitential Act and before the Gloria is sung. At the conclusion of the Gloria, the Collect is said and the Mass continues with the Second Reading prescribed in the Lectionary 11

12 before the Gloria. However, in either instance, the Propers for the Vigil of Pentecost are used at Masses on Saturday evening. The Missal also provides for a simple Vigil which does not include the additional Readings RM: Roman Missal; RCM OCF CB Ceremonial Order Communion; DGR CIA GIRM General Guidelines for the Rite of Christian Initiation ofadults; Instruction of the Roman Missal; L Diocesan Rite of Christian Funerals; RCIA of Christian Initiation ofadults; ofmarriage; RP Rite Rite of Penance; SITL Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts (Congregation for Divine Worship, 1988); Circular Sing 12 Most Reverend Michae F. Burbidge Bishop of Raleigh Approved on 24 th day of January, 2014 to the Lord. of Bishops; CN Norms for the Distribution and Reception ofholy Referenced Abbreviations Letter concerning the After Pentecost, the Paschal Candle may be returned to a less prominent place, but always placed near the Baptismal Font. There is no Sequence at the Celebration of the Vigil. The Sequence of Pentecost is sung at all Masses on Sunday only. continues in the usual way. (Romans 8: 22-27), and the Gospel prescribed for the Mass. After the Homily, the Mass